10 Things to Consider If You Suspect Ghost Activity or a Haunting

Are you experiencing unexplained phenomena in your home or place of business? Trying to figure out if you have valid paranormal activity can me discerning and confusing. This article will provide you with some information to help determine if you are experiencing a haunting.

First and foremost you will want to keep a calm and level headed. Many cases thought to have been related to ghost activity can sometimes be explained if you know what to look for. Other activity can not be so easily explained and may need further investigating by trained professionals. If you suspect what you are experiencing is a haunting be sure to do a little research into the matter. It is also very important to keep an open and objective mind during the process and not let your emotions over rule common sense.

Physical Symptoms

Sometimes what is believed to be a haunting can be caused by other environmental and physical factors. One such factor being high Electromagnetic Readings (or EMF for short). High EMF can manifest itself into physical symptoms such as nausea, paranoia, breaking out in hives and general feelings of uneasiness. High readings can be due to faulty wiring, high concentration of electricity and power lines. It is important to look into EMF detection to be able to rule out any external/internal causes to high EMF readings in your home.

Unexplained Noises

If you are experiencing unexplained noises it is suggested you try to recreate those noises. Also you will want to think about how close your home or dwelling is to the road, other houses,etc. Noise tends to travel. A good idea is to keep a log of the unexplained noises and see if you can find a pattern. Also be sure to become aware of the surroundings outside of your home.

Objects Moving or Disappearing

This could be your source for doors shutting, furniture moving,etc.I think we all experience this to one degree or another. Losing socks under your top loading washing machine agitator does not qualify. Be sure to consider small pets or children in the equation if you are dealing with this problem. You can also mark an area with tape to determine if furniture or other objects are moving around. Another useful thing is to get a level to be sure your floors, counter, etc. are indeed level. Uneven floors and doorways can present a problem especially in some older homes in New England. Even if something looks even and level it may not be and should be checked out further.

Shadows and Apparitions

Obviously if you are seeing things then your situation is probably in the more serious category. Are there any explanations at all for what you are seeing? Are you overtired, stressed out or burnt out? Be sure to consider your emotional and physical health in the equation. This is a delicate topic as no one is accusing you of being crazy but also let's be sensible and use common sense. I know for a fact when I am sleep deprived I tend to suffer from auditory hallucinations. It happens to the best of us. If however these things are happening and you have no physical or emotional hindrances then your situation certainly warrants further investigation.

Sudden Strong Odors

Are you experiencing sudden strong odors? Be sure to check out your surroundings carefully if you are experiencing this. Do you have old furniture or wood flooring giving off odors? Books or papers? Have you checked your ventilation system? Do the odors happen before another paranormal type experience?

Touching

Have you experienced being touched? This is a hard one to explain away. Sometimes we also want to feel like it was something as a trick of the mind. it is important to consider these experiences if they have been happening to you. When did it happen? What were you doing? How did it feel?

Temperature Changes

Temperature changes can happen during paranormal activity. The most common occurrences of this type are cold spots. Be sure to check your insulation, any drafty windows, air conditioning vents, etc. thoroughly to make sure there isn't another cause for temperature changes. Hot spots have also been reported in some instances though it is much more uncommon than cold spots.

Animal Behavior

Sometimes animals can sense energy. Do your animals act odd in combination with other experiences with no explanation? This can give us another clue as to what is going on. Animals also can sense things like earthquakes, vibrations from trains and far away noises so that should also be taken into consideration when thinking about paranormal activity.

History

It is important to consider your homes history if you think you are dealing with a haunting. Try to find out as much as you can about the home and general area. It is also wise to examine your own individual history and experiences as well. Are you dealing with a loss? Have you recently started to remodel your home? Do you dabble in the occult such as Ouija boards,etc? All points should be considered and examined.

Intuition

Lastly and most importantly it is vital to always listen to your own intuition. If you are not sure how to do this some meditation or quiet time can help you. Be sure to remember whatever you are experiencing (whether a haunting or not) is real and deserves to be recognized and validated. Do not discount your intuition. Our society teaches us to ignore it and push it down when it's an imperative part of human existence. If you are feeling like something isn't right it probably isn't and definitely warrants future investigation.

If you have experienced one or more of these things and can't easily explain the activity you may be dealing with a haunting. Hauntings and ghost activity are believed to occur for several reasons though obviously there is no theory that is conclusive. It is wise to not approach any encounter or experience you may be having without negativity and try to keep an objective outlook on the situation.